| Neighborhood Calendar Dec. 9th edition |
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City Park Winter Hours & Holiday Events
Winter Schedule (December, January, and February) is Friday and Saturday from 1-5:00 PM and 1:30-5:00 PM on Sunday. This is “Carrousel Only” in Winter except for special holiday hours if the weather permits for the Rotary Train. Train reopens with Spring Schedule in March.
Photos with Santa: Saturday, December 11 from 9:30 AM until 12:30. $20.00 package. Call 704-484-6811 or visit cityofshelby.com/parks for more details.
Ride the Train with Santa (weather permitting) and “Polar Express” reading at the Mickey Shull Izzi Depot from 1-3:00 PM Saturday December 11. You can pay for Train Rides with a donation of a food item if you wish.
Christmas Party with Santa at the Carrousel on Saturday Dec. 18, 2-4 PM. Admission to the party is a donation of non-perishable food. Party with Santa, hot dogs, hot chocolate and rides included.
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
12/10 – Friday – Buffalo Baptist Church – 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm – 1410 Buffalo Church Rd., Shelby. Free Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons and Red Cross Ornaments!
12/10 – Friday – Neal Senior Center – 9:00 am – 1:30 pm – 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Free Coffee Mugs!
12/12 – Sunday – Christopher Road Baptist Church – 12:00 pm – 4:30 pm – In Loving Memory of Sam Cody, 420 Christopher Rd., Shelby. Free Red Cross Ornament!
12/20 – Monday – Walgreens – 11:00 am – 3:30 pm – East Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Free Red Cross T-Shirts!
12/21 – Tuesday –Shelby Presbyterian Church – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm – 226 E. Graham St., Shelby. Free Red Cross T-Shirts!
12/28 – Tuesday – Christian Freedom – 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm – 246 Range Road, Kings Mountain, NC. Free Red Cross T-Shirts and Cleveland Mall Chick fil-A Coupons!
12/29 – Wednesday – Walmart – 11:00 am – 3:30 pm – 705 East Dixon Blvd., Shelby. Free Red Cross T-Shirts.
South Mountains State Park Programs
12/11 – Saturday – “Christmas Wintergreen Hike” – 11 am & 2:00 pm. Join a Park Ranger for a walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail and learn about some of the plants that stay green all year long and plants that are used for traditional Christmas decorating. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area.
12/12 – Sunday – “Christmas Wintergreen Hike” – 2:00 pm. Join a Park Ranger for a walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail and learn about some of the plants that stay green all year long and plants that are used for traditional Christmas decorating. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area.
12/18 – Saturday – “Christmas Wintergreen Hike” – 11 am. Join a Park Ranger for a walk along the Hemlock Nature Trail and learn about some of the plants that stay green all year long and plants that are used for traditional Christmas decorating. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area.
12/18 – Saturday – “Bark, Buds & Twigs” – 2:00 pm. Winter tree and plant identification Hike. Learn about the plants around you and how they survived the winter. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area.
12/19 – Sunday – “Bark, Buds & Twigs” – 2:00 pm. Winter tree and plant identification Hike. Learn about the plants around you and how they survived the winter. Meet at the Jacob Fork Parking Area.
12/26 – Sunday – “Skulls and Skins” – 2 pm - 3 pm. Look for a Park Ranger and his interesting display of skulls and skins at the Visitor Center. Drop by and hear about some of the animals that call South Mountains State Park home.
South Mountains State Park, 3001 South Mountains Park Avenue, Connelly Springs, NC 28612. (South Mountains State Park is located south of Morganton off of old Highway 18.) We welcome the community to join us for our monthly educational interpretive programs. Call the park office at (828) 433-4772 or www.ncparks.gov/Visit/parks/somo for more information.
Cleveland Regional Medical Center and Kings Mountain Hospital Fundraiser Events
12/8 – Wednesday – Kings Mountain Hospital Auxiliary – “Tree of Love” Tree Lighting Ceremony – 5:00 pm – in lobby of Kings Mountain Hospital.
For Volunteer Services for CRMC and KMH call 980-487-3889; CRMC Lifeline call 980-487-3333; fax 980-487-3037; or email: gnorman@carolinas.org.
Council On Aging/Neal Senior Center
BINGO – Each Monday Night (except holidays) – Doors open at 5:30 (no admittance after 7:00 pm. Jackpot up to $500.00 – Public invited 12 years old an up. Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.
12/9 – Thursday – Christmas Party for Adults 55 and above – 9:30 am - 11:15 am at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. All Nursing Homes, Assisted Living and Group Homes for senior adults as well as all church groups for adults are encouraged to attend. All volunteer, Council on Aging members and participants are welcome to attend. You must pre-register prior to 5:00 pm on Monday, December 6, for the Senior Center to make appropriate arrangements. Please call the Senior Center at 704-482-3488 to register.
12/15 thru 12/31 – Open Enrollment for Medicare D – 8:00 am - 5:00 pm – By appointment only! At Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. SHIP volunteers will be available to assist you.
12/16 – Thursday – Blood Pressure Check – 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm at Council on Aging/Senior Center, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby.
12/17 – Friday – Christmas Feast – 12:00 noon at Council on Aging, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Come by the Senior Center to register and pick-up ticket or call Mary Hamrick at 704-482-3488. Cost $7.50 per person.
12/31 – Friday – New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance – 6:30 p.m. - 12:30 am at Council on Aging, 100 T.R. Harris Drive, Shelby. Tickets are now on sale at the Senior Center, please come by the Senior Center to pick-up your tickets and reserve your seat. Cost: $25.00 per person or $45.00 per couple. Includes: Dinner, Dance, Party Favors and a Midnight Toast. Music by Frank Love Orchestra. Reservations must be made by 5:00 pm on December 29. For further information call 704-482-3488.
Child & Adult Care Food Program
Cleveland Child Development Center announces the sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. The same meals will be available at no separate charge to enrolled participants. Children who are TANF recipients or who are members of food stamp or FDPIR households or are Head Start participants are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Adult participants who are members of food stamp FDPIR households or who are SSI or Medicaid participants are automatically eligible to receive free benefits. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider an employer.
Relay For Life
We will have a Relay for Life float in the Shelby Christmas parade. We want to invite any cancer survivors who are interested to ride on the float. Relay for Life supporters are also welcome to participate by riding or walking with the float. Anyone interested should contact Lucille Holland at 704-300-6781.
Crest High School Relay for Life Team – Saturday, December 11th – 9 am - 12 pm at Crest High Gym. A variety of wrapping paper, bows, and ribbons will be available. Bring presents to Ed Peeler Gymnasium at Crest High School. Donations will be accepted for our service.
New Support Group for Depression and Bipolar Disorder
Now people living with depression or bipolar disorder will have a new place to find hope, help and support. The local chapter of the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) will host regular, confidential, peer-led, self-help support group meetings on Tuesdays from 6:30 – 8:00pm at The Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Shelby. DBSA support groups are open to anyone who is diagnosed with a mood disorder, has a family member or friend who is diagnosed, or who thinks they might have depression or bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression). DBSA support groups are not run by professionals, but instead offer peer-to-peer support which is an important component of recovery from mental illness for many people. DBSA is the nation’s leading patient-directed organization focusing on the most prevalent mental illnesses – depression and bipolar disorder. The organization has over 400 independent local chapters that operate over 1000 self-help support groups around the United States. For More Info call 704-472-0596 or visit www.dbsalliance.org/foothills.
Cleveland County Arts Council
12/27 – Saturday – Roots Music Film Night – 6:00 pm at the Don Gibson Theatre. The Cleveland County Arts Council & Destination Cleveland County are excited to offer three great films in one evening in the Don Gibson Theatre. These films have all been award winners at the Real to Real International Film Festival and have a roots music connection. At 6:00 - Richard Johnston: Hill Country Troubadour; 7:00 - Mountain Music Project; and at 8:00 - Crazy. Free to attend.
12/29 – Wednesday – Winter Whimsical Fun Day Just For Kids – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at the Arts Center. Kindergarten through 5th grade – Cost is $15 per child and this includes materials. For more information call 704-484-2787.
Calling All Artists – Interested in teaching art classes at the Cleveland County Arts Council, Shelby. Classes for adults and children. For more information call Corine Guseman at 704-484-2787 or email: corine@ccartscouncil.org.
Fallston Christmas Parade & Light Up The Town
The Fallston Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 pm. Line up at 1:30 pm at Fallston Elementary School. There is NO entry fee. Anyone interested please contact Mitzi Ramsey at 704-538-0775 or Judy Searcy at 704-692-6099. Also: Fallston Annual “Light Up the Town” will be held between December 13th thru 17th. Judges will be out between those days, looking for 5 catagories: Most Creative, Most Elegant, Most Traditional, Most Brightest and Kids Choice. Winners will receive $25 each. So Fallston get decorated.
Casar Christmas Parade
The Casar Christmas Parade will be held Sunday, December 12th beginning at 3:00 pm. Lineup begins at 1:30 pm on Casar School House Rd. Entry fee: Can Goods for local food closet. To enter, please call Melody Roberts at 704-481-1593.
Carolina Christmas/Charlotte Motor Speedway!
Come join Rutherfordton Senior Center and Shelby City Park for a trip you will not forget: Monday, December 13th. The cost is $22.00/ this includes Roundtrip Transportation with Discovery Group Tours, Peppermint Forest Christmas Shop, Concord Mills, Free time for dinner (on your own) and Admission to the Carolina Christmas at Charlotte Motor Speedway. TIME: Leave Rutherfordton Senior Center at 1 pm and Shelby City Park at 1:30 pm; return 8:30/9:00 pm. The deadline to sign up is Friday, December 3rd. Please sign-up at Shelby City Park Office (704-484-6811) or at Rutherfordton Senior Center (828-287-6413).
Breathe 4 Brycee 5K
Breathe for Brycee 5K is on Saturday, December 18th at Shelby Fitness. We are having the 5K in honor of a very special little boy........Bryce Barbee. Bryce is a sweet boy suffering from 7 heart defects within his one little heart. WANT TO BE A PART? 1. Go to www.active.com and register to walk/run 2. Go to www.active.com and register your child 12 and under for the FUN RUN! *Fun Run is $15 *You can also register the morning of the event at 8am. *The run will begin at 9am and the FUN RUN will begin around 10:30 am. We will have live entertainment, music, breakfast and much much more! Please join us for this wonderful cause! *But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on the wings like eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. -Isaiah 40:31
Camp Call Masonic Lodge BBQ Butts
Order Now!! We are taking orders for our Christmas BBQ Butts with Slaw and Sauce to be picked up Thursday, December 23 from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm. They are only $30.00 each so please order now. To place orders call: 704-487-9776 or 704-482-8460 or 704-538-9467. The proceeds go to charity. The Lodge is located on Highway 226 North, Shelby.
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